ISSUE OF THE DAY
Michigan wants revenge against Penn State, but it also wants to advance.

The latter is more important.

The Wolverines may still be in a fragile mental state from a heartbreaking loss against Indiana on Sunday, but they have to get over that quickly. Honestly, very quickly.

Michigan needs to impose its will early on Penn State, crushing any lingering confidence the Nittany Lions might have. Penn State has literally nothing to lose in this one, but Michigan certainly does.

ESPN bracketologist Joe Lunardi remarked Wednesday that if Michigan drops another game to Penn State -- as it did in late February -- then it could be in danger of losing an NCAA tournament first round spot in Auburn Hills.

Another dreadful loss would make the Wolverines hit the road during the first round of the NCAAs, and it would certainly leave a horrible taste in Michigan's mouth moving forward.

This game's a must win, no question about it.

READER REACTION
Will Michigan have itself mentally ready for this game after the crushing Indiana loss?